Seduction [Mass Market Paperback]

Amanda Quick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 25, 2010

Townsfolk called him devil. For dark and enigmatic Julian, Earl of Ravenwood, was a man with a legendary temper and a first wife whose mysterious death would not be forgotten. Some said the beautiful Lady Ravenwood had drowned herself in the black, murky waters of Ravenwood Pond. Others whispered of foul play and the devil's wrath.

Now country-bred Sophy Dorring is about to become Ravenwood's new bride. Drawn to his masculine strength and the glitter of desire that burned in his emerald eyes, the tawny-haired lass had her own reasons for agreeing to a marriage of convenience. One was vengeance, and in its pursuit she would entangle Julian in a blackmail plot, a duel at dawn, and a dangerous masquerade. The other reason was dearer to her heart, but just as wild a quest: Sophy Dorring intended to teach the devil to love again.

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Townsfolk called him devil. For dark and enigmatic Julian, Earl of Ravenwood, was a man with a legendary temper and a first wife whose mysterious death would not be forgotten. Some said the beautiful Lady Ravenwood had drowned herself in the black, murky waters of Ravenwood Pond. Others whispered of foul play and the devil's wrath.

Now country-bred Sophy Dorring is about to become Ravenwood's new bride. Drawn to his masculine strength and the glitter of desire that burned in his emerald eyes, the tawny-haired lass had her own reasons for agreeing to a marriage of convenience. One was vengeance, and in its pursuit she would entangle Julian in a blackmail plot, a duel at dawn, and a dangerous masquerade. The other reason was dearer to her heart, but just as wild a quest: Sophy Dorring intended to teach the devil to love again. --This text refers to an alternate Mass Market Paperback edition.

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Townsfolk called him devil. For dark and enigmatic Julian, Earl of Ravenwood, was a man with a legendary temper and a first wife whose mysterious death would not be forgotten. Some said the beautiful Lady Ravenwood had drowned herself in the black, murky waters of Ravenwood Pond. Others whispered of foul play and the devil's wrath.

Now country-bred Sophy Dorring is about to become Ravenwood's new bride. Drawn to his masculine strength and the glitter of desire that burned in his emerald eyes, the tawny-haired lass had her own reasons for agreeing to a marriage of convenience. One was vengeance, and in its pursuit she would entangle Julian in a blackmail plot, a duel at dawn, and a dangerous masquerade. The other reason was dearer to her heart, but just as wild a quest: Sophy Dorring intended to teach the devil to love again. --This text refers to an alternate Mass Market Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Bantam (May 25, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553593730
• ISBN-13: 978-0553593730
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 0.9 x 6.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,372,603 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

With a string of bestselling Regency and Victorian Era romantic-suspense novels under her quill, AMANDA QUICK (who also writes under the pen names JAYNE ANN KRENTZ and JAYNE CASTLE) entered the world of a highly secretive paranormal group, the ARCANE SOCIETY, with her novel SECOND SIGHT. The series moved into a contemporary setting when JAYNE ANN KRENTZ (Amanda's contemporary alter-ego) released the second book in the series, WHITE LIES.

This winter, the ARCANE SOCIETY continues with THE LOOKING GLASS TRILOGY. It begins with IN TOO DEEP by Jayne Ann Krentz this December. Amanda is working on QUICKSILVER, her Spring 2011 contribution is book 2 in the series. The trilogy will conclude when JAYNE CASTLE releases CANYONS OF NIGHT, the futuristic novel, in Summer 2011.

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amanda Quick at Her Best!, April 7, 2000

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Jeanine - See all my reviews

This review is from: Seduction (Mass Market Paperback)

What happened to the Amanda Quick novels that we have grown tolove? (ie. Seduction, Surrender, Scandal...) Recent Quickpublications are just not what they used to be. However "Seduction" is by far one of Quick's masterpieces. I have read this novel probably about twenty times and everytime I read it I am thrilled. This is feminism at work! Sophy is a "blue-stocking" who has read voraciously the works of Mary Wolstencraft; she challenges a high society harlot to a duel in order to empower herself and prove that male "honor" is dead; she holds her body and her spirit above bartering her soul for materialistic comforts. Sophy is a heroine, but always a woman. She is an example that feminism is not the raging woman seeking power but the improvement of life for oneself and gender. Furthermore, Quick employs a witty rhetoric that allows even the most daft of readers to appreciate her sense of humour and view on life. There is not much more that I can say except that those who have not read Quick's early works, especially "Seduction" do not know what they are missing. Like the quote on the back of the book, "I consumed Seduction like a valentine box of chocolates, in one sitting, and thoroughly enjoyed it!"

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A fun, lighthearted read........, September 17, 2002

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M. I. "krushedvelvet" (Old Bridge, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Seduction (Mass Market Paperback)

This is my second book by Amanda Quick...DEFINITELY not my last...what a charming Story..I love a fast paced read with silliness and sexiness combined..and "Seduction" was just what I was in the mood for. I really enjoyed Julian and Sophy..I thought it was fabulous how she never backed down...I'm on the lookout for Anne and Daregate's story next! This really is a sweet book...I would reccomend it.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Perfect "10", November 5, 2001

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This review is from: Seduction (Mass Market Paperback)

Amanda Quick develops themes in her historical novels that carry over. Almost always there is the young, independent woman, spearheading rights for women, and acting more like a modern-day woman. In this book, her heroine, Sophy, has radical notions for her time that constantly conflict with those of her husband's. One such issue is the question of how honor differs for a man and for a woman. That forms the basis for the conflicts in the book, and it is handled in a very interesting manner. Ms. Quick forces us to look at things through different eyes and perspectives.

This may be my favorite Amanda Quick. It is a totally charming book. The love story between the 2 characters is one of her best. The mystery is well-done. It is an amusing story that holds the reader enthralled to the end. HIGHLY recommended.